11.10.2005

Ava Thursday: High fashion

I love this drawing by my 5 year-old daughter, Ava. I assumed that it was her with a dalmation, but she told me that it was just "some girl."

Dig the cool, leggy pose, the purse, the sunglasses up on the girl's head -- this girl's got it goin' on. That's a collar around the dog's neck, Ava tells me, not a scarf.

One more reason why I love this drawing: Andrea tells me that Ava drew this outside in the front yard, while sitting on a blanket, with no images from magazines, no girls with dogs walking by. Nothing for her to base this drawing from -- just her and her imagination.

AT is fast becoming my favourite treat on your blog, Ward. This piece is awesome! And that "some girl" looks to have even painted her dog's toenails in colours that compliment her outfit. I think you've got a budding fashionista on your hands, buddy. ;-)

All aspects, all detail of this picture express that 'sun-glassed look'. For Ava to not only discern a sophisticated 'look' but to be able to detail it in a drawing at the age of five is amazing and truly remarkable!